Sarajevo Run Fest 2026: Sarajevo will host its biggest running event on September 12-13, with four races (half-marathon, 5K, fun run and a Bambini marathon) and expected participation of 3,000+ runners from 50+ countries—an obvious boost for local tourism and services. Election Tech Rollout: OSCE, the BiH Central Election Commission and the Council of Europe are running 78 presentations and voting simulations across 65+ cities, letting citizens try biometric voter authentication and optical ballot scanners. EUFOR Exercise Quick Response 2026: EUFOR troops deployed to Krčmarice and Mostar as live training began, including securing ammunition and weapons storage sites, with multinational forces integrating reserve elements across BiH. Energy Supply Chain Expansion: ASTA Energy Solutions says it has signed multi-year supply agreements for insulated copper winding components, with manufacturing investments spanning Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina and other markets—aimed at easing transformer lead-time bottlenecks. Public Safety & Justice: In Sarajevo Canton, 10 suspects from the “Catering” operation were handed to prosecutors after investigations into narcotics-related offences, extortion and weapons-related allegations. Markale Anniversary & War Crimes Politics: Sarajevo marked the 31st anniversary of the second Markale massacre amid heightened tensions following Ratko Mladić’s death, while Serbia announced plans for his burial with “highest state honours,” triggering backlash in BiH. Regional Climate Pressure on Business: Extreme drought is hitting the fish industry across the region, including Bosnia, with damage estimated in the millions of euros and added strain from energy and water shortages.